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Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.

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Aurora Flight Sciences, Manassas

04.01.2022

Innovation

Aerospace & Defense

Automotive & Battery Manufacturing

America's Unmanned Future

The age of autonomous vehicles has arrived. Autonomous shuttles, cars, farm equipment, mining equipment and trucks, on-highway trucks, and construction equipment will be here soon or are already commercially available.

Wing debuted its U.S. drone delivery trials in Christiansburg in 2019.

04.01.2022

Innovation

Aerospace & Defense

A Welcoming Atmosphere

With Wing, Google Pioneers Drone Delivery in Virginia On a gravel lot just off of Welcome Street in Christiansburg in Montgomery County, an array of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recharging pads is flanked by office trailers and shipping containers.